A (94 – 100) A- (93 – 90) B+ (89 – 87) B (86 – 83) B- (82 - 80) C+ (79 – 77) C (76 - 73) F (72 – 0) I (Incomplete) IF (Incomplete/Failure) W (Withdrawn)
Evaluation and Grading:
Final Project
20% of Grade
Attendance/Class Participation/PLN
15% of Grade
Blog & Comment; Weekly out of class Projects
40% of Grade
Research and Review/ Reflection - Two Articles
25% of Grade
Assignments: Full credit will be given to assignments that are turned in on time. Late assignments will be deducted and accounted in the final percentage grade received. If the assignment has not been turned in within a week of the due date, the final course grade may be reduced. Candidates who miss an assignment because of illness or an excused absence must arrange with the instructor for an extension within a week after the posting is due. Completing work does not necessarily guarantee an “A”. It is the quality of the work that matters. If you fall behind in this class, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor (me) before I contact you. Late or missing work can cause a complete grade reduction in your overall final grade in this course. I do understand things happen, and I am very patient and forgiving, but any work past two weeks will begin to have deductions taken for that category stated above.
Southern New Hampshire University seeks to enroll students who can present evidence that they are able to successfully pursue its curricula. The university seeks students of diverse backgrounds, interests and talents. Each applicant is considered and evaluated in terms of his or her individual qualities. Contained within this site is information that should assist you in learning about our services for students and staff with documented disabilities and the means by which we strive to fulfill our mission.
SNHU's Vision for Disability Services ~ "Yesterday's Roadblocks...Tomorrow's Inroads"
Expectations -
Final project: (TBA)
Attendance/Class Participation/PLN -
Attendance is essential. Expectations for class participation are based on professional expectations for educators. These expectations include but are not limited to: personal involvement in all class activities and discussions, promptness, teamwork, cooperation, courtesy, digital citizenship, honesty, and conscientiousness. The result of more than three (2) unexcused absences will result in either a grade reduction and/or a mutual decision about continuing in this course
You will be required to begin a Personal Learning Envirnonment - PLN within this class as well as outside of the class. I will get you started and you will need to continue finding others to add to your newly created PLN.
Much of the course work involves a hands on and active and collaborative examination of topics. Students are expected to attend all classes, stay for entire class time, arrive on time, and participate actively.
If you are absent, you are responsible for obtaining all work from either blackboard or the class wiki. You may also rely on your classmates to help you fill in the missing pieces.
Blog assignments: Due Weekly by Saturday of class week - If you have an issue, please let me know as soon as possible.
Individual blog assignments are required weekly. Please see weekly assignment outline for blog topics. All blog writing will follow online etiquette & digital citizenship. This will be discussed the first week of the class. We will work in an environment of mutual respect and courtesy for all individuals in this class as well as in the “networked” world we are going to visit. You must have a total of 16 possible blog entries, discussion questions over the next 8 weeks. It really is of utmost importance that you all keep up with the weekly blog postings as it is important that the others in the class have something to comment on each week.
Overall academic/scholarly thoughts on the assigned topic in your own opinion - Yes.. they can be controversial and not popular, that is fine!
Some connection to education, classroom, school, etc. - How does this fit or does it?
Succinct, well written posts, in paragraph form (3 to 4 paragraphs is acceptable for minimum post size) 250 - 300 words
Link, Link, Link to other blogs, resources, web pages, definitions of word, etc.
Share what you know, give personal experiences, etc.
Reflect on what you have learned
Be creative, add photos that grab the readers attention, add video that you like or want to share
Have fun with it and see where it takes you...
This is not like writing a research paper, it is more relaxed
40% of your grade is the blog postings, comments & Out of Class Assignments - Please make sure they are timely
Blog comments: Due Weekly (Within one week of posting) - Commenting is required. Please comment on at least 3 posts per week. Try to vary your commenting to all students in the class.
Blogs are nothing without comments. Students are encouraged/required to respond to each others blogs as well as outside blogs to gain experience with blog writing. Please comment on at least 3 blog posts. It really is encouraging and interesting to read other opinions on your own blog. You will appreciate others commenting and providing feedback on your blog!
What am I looking for in a blog comment?
Digital Citizenship
Encouragement
Agree or disagree with what blogger is saying constructively
Share resources or other new ideas
Share experiences with the other blogger
Feedback to help that person with their learning journey
Honesty
Create a community within our online classroom
Final class reflection: Due by Last Week of Class
Due Before Week 11
Will be an overall reflection posted to your blog, of your growth as an individual as well as educator during the 11 weeks of this course. Please feel free to discuss any challenges, accomplishments, frustrations, as well as the knowledge you gained during the time we shared together. Please discuss future goals you have about utilizing global technology in your classroom. How will taking this class impact your professional relationships within your school environment? What did you know before you started this class, what did you want to learn and what did you actually learn? (Remember to start small, you can always dream big!)
COURSE ASSESSMENTS / REQUIREMENTS / GRADING:
Course Grading Scale -
A (94 – 100)
A- (93 – 90)
B+ (89 – 87)
B (86 – 83)
B- (82 - 80)
C+ (79 – 77)
C (76 - 73)
F (72 – 0)
I (Incomplete)
IF (Incomplete/Failure)
W (Withdrawn)
Assignments: Full credit will be given to assignments that are turned in on time. Late assignments will be deducted and accounted in the final percentage grade received. If the assignment has not been turned in within a week of the due date, the final course grade may be reduced. Candidates who miss an assignment because of illness or an excused absence must arrange with the instructor for an extension within a week after the posting is due. Completing work does not necessarily guarantee an “A”. It is the quality of the work that matters. If you fall behind in this class, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor (me) before I contact you. Late or missing work can cause a complete grade reduction in your overall final grade in this course. I do understand things happen, and I am very patient and forgiving, but any work past two weeks will begin to have deductions taken for that category stated above.
Disability: Mission and Philosophy
Southern New Hampshire University seeks to enroll students who can present evidence that they are able to successfully pursue its curricula. The university seeks students of diverse backgrounds, interests and talents. Each applicant is considered and evaluated in terms of his or her individual qualities. Contained within this site is information that should assist you in learning about our services for students and staff with documented disabilities and the means by which we strive to fulfill our mission.
SNHU's Vision for Disability Services ~ "Yesterday's Roadblocks...Tomorrow's Inroads"
Expectations -
Final project: (TBA)
Attendance/Class Participation/PLN -
Blog assignments: Due Weekly by Saturday of class week - If you have an issue, please let me know as soon as possible.
What am I looking for in a blog post? Blogging Rubric
40% of your grade is the blog postings, comments & Out of Class Assignments - Please make sure they are timely
Blog comments: Due Weekly (Within one week of posting) - Commenting is required. Please comment on at least 3 posts per week. Try to vary your commenting to all students in the class.
What am I looking for in a blog comment?
Final class reflection: Due by Last Week of Class